19. May 2025 | Climate Change, General, Resilience
A recent report published in the Behörden Spiegel (German Public Sector Journal) warns of the growing dangers posed by climate change – in particular, the creeping normalization of extreme weather events such as heatwaves, droughts, and heavy rainfall. Experts...
15. Apr 2025 | General, Heat, Resilience
The number and intensity of heatwaves in cities is increasing worldwide – with sometimes dramatic consequences for health, infrastructure and the environment. In order to better prepare cities for this growing challenge, the UN initiative Making Cities Resilient...
24. Apr 2024 | Allgemein, Resilience
Women are around 14 times more likely to die in droughts, floods or other disaster events than men. Women in Africa or South Asia in particular usually have fewer resources than men and religious norms, lower income and lack of education contribute to their exposure...
